Konica Minolta CHROMA METER CS-200 User manual

CHROMA METER CS-200
Instruction Manual
Please read before
using this instrument.
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Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to prevent accidents which may occur as
a result of incorrect use of the instrument.
Denotes a sentence regarding a safety warning or note.
Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use.
Denotes a prohibited operation.
The operation must never been performed.
Denotes an instruction.
The instruction must be strictly adhered to.
Denotes an instruction.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet.
Denotes a prohibited operation.
Never disassemble the instrument.
This symbol indicates alternating current (AC).
This symbol indicates direct current (DC).
This symbol indicates class II protection against electric shock.
Notes on This Manual
• Copying or reproduction of all or any part of the contents of this manual without KON-
ICA MINOLTA's permission is strictly prohibited.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
• Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy
of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please
contact the nearest Konica Minolta-authorized service facility.
• KONICA MINOLTA will not accept any responsibility for consequences arising from
the use of the instrument.

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Safety Precautions
To ensure correct use of this instrument, read the following points carefully and adhere to
them. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where it can be referred to
anytime a question arises.
Warning
Do not use this instrument in places where flammable or combustible gases
(gasoline etc.) are present. Doing so may cause fire.
Always use the AC adapter and power cord supplied as a standard accessory or
optional (AC-A305), and connect it to indoor AC outlet of rated voltage and fre-
quency. Failure to follow either of these may result in damage to unit, fire or electric
shock.
If this instrument is not used for a long time, disconnect AC adapter from AC
outlet.
Accumulated dirt or water on prongs of AC adapter plug may cause fire and
should be removed.
Do not forcibly pull any part on power cord when unplugging since this may
damage power cord, resulting in fire or electric shock. Gently disconnect by
holding plug. Also, do not handle power cord with wet hands. Doing so may
cause electric shock.
Do not forcibly bend, twist or pull power cord. Also, do not place heavy ob-
ject on power cord, or damage or modify one. Any of these may cause fire or
electric shock due to damage to power cord.
Do not disassemble or modify this instrument or AC adapter. Doing so may
cause fire or electric shock.
Do not expose this instrument to liquid or metal object which may cause fire
or electric shock. Should either of these happen, switch power off and unplug
AC adapter immediately. If used on batteries, remove them and contact the
nearest Konica Minolta-authorized service facility.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire, short their terminals, apply heat to them or
disassemble them. Doing so may cause explosion or liquid leakage, resulting
in fire or injury.
Should liquid leak from batteries and contact to eye, wash liquid off with
clean water without rubbing eyes and immediately seek for medical profes-
sional's advice.
In case liquid contacts with hand or clothes, wipe it off with plenty of water.
Avoid further use of such unit.
Insulate battery contact with such object as tape in disposing of batteries. Contact
to other metal object may cause explosion or fire. Follow local regulation for proper
disposal or recycling of batteries.
(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or
serious injury.)
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Should this instrument or AC adapter be damaged or smoke or odd smell be
generated, do not keep using such instrument or AC adapter without correc-
tion. Doing so may cause fire. In such situations, switch power off immedi-
ately, unplug AC adapter (or remove batteries in using ones) and contact the
nearest Konica Minolta-authorized service facility.
Do not look at sun or intense light through finder of this instrument. This may
lose your sight.
Caution
Use this instrument near AC outlet for easy plugging or unplugging in using
AC adapter.
Do not use batteries other than those specified by KONICA MINOLTA. Do not
use new and old batteries together or combine different type batteries. When
installing batteries in instrument, make sure that they are correctly oriented
according to (+) and (-) marks. Failure to any of these may damage battery or
liquid leakage, resulting in fire, injury or air pollution.
Do not place this instrument on unstable or sloping surface which may drop or
overturn it. Dropping or overturning may injure someone around. Take care not
to drop this instrument when carrying it.
Do not move while looking inside finder since this would fall or injure user.
Take special care in handling close-up lens. Breakage of close-up lens may
injure someone around.
(Failure to adhere to following points may result in injury or
damage to this instrument or other property.)
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Introduction
This chroma meter realizes high-precision measurement of luminance and chromaticity
comparable to spectroradiometers by the employment of newly developed spectral fit-
ting method. Carefully read this manual before using one.
Packaging material
Retain accompanying packaging materials (carton, protector, and plastic bag) and
holding cap (CS-A24) supplied as standard accessory for future usage.
This is delicate measurement instrument. Use packaging materials supplied in pur-
chasing in case this instrument needs to be transferred for such purpose as main-
tenance in KONICA MINOLTA's factories. These packaging materials are useful for
minimizing shock or vibration to this instrument in such situation. Use holding cap for
the same purpose especially to protect optical system of this instrument.
Should any of these packaging materials or holding cap (CS-A24) be lost or broken,
please contact the nearest Konica Minolta-authorized service facility.
Note on Use
Operating Environment
• Do not use this instrument outdoor since standard accessory AC adapter is designed
for indoor use.
• Do not disassemble this instrument for being composed of delicate electronic compo-
nents.
• Use this instrument at rated voltage of 100 V - 120 V or 200 V - 240 V .
Connect AC power cord to AC outlet with rated voltage and frequency. Connected
voltage should not be outside the range of +/-10% of nominal.
• This instrument is classified into a Pollution Degree 2 as instrument used in mainly
in manufacturing plant, laboratory, warehouse or equivalents. Use this instrument in
metal dust free and non condensing potential environment.
• This instrument is categorized into Installation Category II as equipment connected to
commercially available power source.
• Connect PC for controlling this instrument to the outlet with protective grounding.
Failure to follow this may result in electric shock due to short circuit.
• Take care not to enter foreign substance like water or metal in this instrument. Operat-
ing in such state cause serious danger.
• Do not use this instrument under direct sunlight or near heater. The internal tempera-
ture of this instrument to becomes much higher than ambient temperature which may
break this instrument.
• Avoid rapid change in ambient temperature which may form dew condensation.
• Avoid using this instrument in extremely dusty or humid place.
• Use this instrument at ambient temperature between 0 and 40˚C and relative humidity
85% or less (at 35˚C) with no condensation. Operating this instrument outside speci-
fied temperature and humidity range may unsatisfy its original performance.
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This Instrument
• Do not subject this instrument to strong impact or vibration.
• Do not forcibly pull, bend, or apply strong force to power cord for attached AC adapt-
er or USB cable. This may result in snapping.
• Connect this unit to power source with minimal noise.
• Should breakage or abnormality be found during operation, switch power off immedi-
ately and unplug. Then refer to "Error Check" on page 111.
• Should this instrument break down, do not try to disassemble and repair it by your-
self. Please contact the nearest Konica Minolta-authorized service facility.
• Warm this instrument up for 15 minutes at least after switching power on when the
luminance is 10 cd/m2 or lower (measuring angle 1˚). This helps to improve the mea-
suring accuracy.
Backup Battery
• Measurement data and settings are stored in memory which is backed up by internal
backup battery. Backup battery is charged during operation of this instrument, and
can retain memory content for 3 months if it has been fully charged. At the time of
purchasing, battery may have already been partially discharged, so switch power on
to charge. Battery can be fully charged in 20 hours. Overcharge does not have to be
worried about in this case.
• Do not replace internal backup battery (Type: ML2030 3V) by yourself. Please contact
the nearest Konica Minolta-authorized service facility.
• We recommend that you should backup important data with data management soft-
ware CS-S10w Standard Edition as standard accessories to store separately.
Objective and Close-Up lenses (Optional)
• Make sure that surfaces of objective and close-up lenses are clear. Correct measure-
ment may not be performed if there is dirt, dust, hand soil or part left unclean.
• Do not touch surface of objective or close-up lens with hand.
• Do not change ambient temperature rapidly under high humidity. This may mist lens,
resulting in incorrect measurement.
Recommended batteries
• Batteries themselves give poor performance at low ambient temperature, which
should cause to decrease the measurement frequency. For power source of this
instrument, we recommend that you should use the lithium or nickel metal hydride
batteries that are hardly affected by temperature change at low ambient temperature.
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Storage
Body
• Do not store this instrument under direct sunlight or near heater. The internal temperature of this
instrument to becomes much higher than ambient temperature which may break this instrument.
• Store this instrument at ambient temperature between 0 and 40˚C and relative humid-
ity 85% or less (at 35˚C) with no condensation. Storage under high temperature and
humidity may deteriorate performance of this instrument. For added safety, we rec-
ommend storage with such drying agent at room temperature.
• Take care not to form condensation. Avoid rapid change in ambient temperature when
transferring body for storage.
• Put body in packaging box supplied when purchased or optional soft case(CS-A23)
to store in safe place.
Objective Lens
• For storage, cover with standard accessory lens cap.
Cleaning
Body
• If this unit becomes dirty, wipe with dry and soft cloth. Do not use organic solvent like
benzine or thinner and other chemical agent for cleaning. Should none of these methods
be helpful, please contact the nearest Konica Minolta-authorized service facility.
Objective Lens
• Should it be gotten dirt or dust, wipe off with dry and soft cloth or lens cleaning pa-
per. Do not use organic solvent like benzine or thinner and other chemical agent for
cleaning. Should none of these methods be helpful, contact the nearest Konica Mi-
nolta-authorized service facility.
Notes on transfer
• Use packaging material supplied when purchased to
minimize vibration or shock generated during transfer.
• Use holding cap for the same purpose especially to
protect optical system of this instrument. Set measur-
ing angle selector at center 0.2˚ and cover with holding
cap (CS-A24) supplied as standard accessory.
• Put all material including unit and accessories in origi-
nal packaging material when returning this instrument
for service.
Maintenance
• Periodical checkup is recommended annually to maintain measurement accuracy of
instrument. For details on checkup, please contact the nearest Konica Minolta-autho-
rized service facility.
Disposal Method
• Make sure that the instrument, all accessories (including any used batteries), and the
packing materials are either disposed of or recycled correctly in accordance with local
laws and regulations.

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INDEX
Safety Precautions …………………… 2
Introduction …………………………… 3
Note on Use …………………………… 3
Operating Environment ……………………… 3
This Instrument ……………………………… 4
Backup Battery ……………………………… 4
Objective and Close-Up lenses (Optional) 4
Recommended batteries …………………… 4
Storage …………………………………… 5
Body …………………………………………… 5
Objective Lens ………………………………… 5
Cleaning ………………………………… 5
Body …………………………………………… 5
Objective Lens ………………………………… 5
Notes on transfer ……………………… 5
Maintenance …………………………… 5
Standard Accessory ………………… 8
Optional Accessories ………………… 9
System Configuration ……………… 11
Names and Functions of Parts …… 12
Names of Each Part …………………… 12
Inside Finder …………………………… 12
Functions of Each Part ………………… 13
Key Panel ………………………………… 14
Main Functions of Each Key ………… 14
SHIFT mode ………………………………… 15
Indicator Inside Finder ………………… 16
1˚Aperture …………………………………… 16
0.2˚ Aperture ……………………………… 16
0.1˚ Aperture ……………………………… 16
Diopter Adjustment …………………… 17
LCD Screen ……………………………… 18
Measurement Screen ……………………… 18
Installing
Installing ……………………………… 20
Hand Strap …………………………… 21
Adjusting hand strap ……………………… 21
How to carry ………………………………… 21
Notes on carrying ………………………… 21
Connecting AC Adapter …………… 22
Connection Method …………………… 23
Placing Batteries …………………… 24
Note on Use …………………………… 24
Remaining Battery Level Mark ……… 24
Placing Batteries ……………………… 25
ON(|)/OFF(O) of Power Switch …… 26
Turning power switch ON ………………… 26
Turning power switch OFF ……………… 26
Setting
Selecting Measurement Time ……… 28
Internal Sync Measurement Mode Setting … 30
Setting Observer ……………………… 32
Selecting Color Space ……………… 34
Selecting Absolute Value (ABS) …………… 36
/Difference (DIFF) Display
Selecting Digit for Chromaticity Display 38
Selecting Lens Type ………………… 40
Selecting Single or Continuous Measurement 42
Selecting of Max or Minimum Value Display 44
Opening and Closing of Finder Shutter … 46
Setting of Stored Data Protection … 48
Setting of Update Method for Memory Channel … 50
to Store Measurement Value
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Buzzer Setting ………………………… 52
Backlight ON/OFF …………………… 54
Setting Sleep Mode ………………… 56
Setting Internal Clock ……………… 58
Measurement Preparation
Calibration …………………………… 62
Calibration Channel …………………… 62
User Calibration ……………………… 63
Implementing User Calibration …… 64
(1) Through measurement …………… 66
(2)
Through selection from saved data … 68
(3)
Copy from other calibration channel 70
Numerical value entry ranges …………… 71
Reset User Calibration ……………… 72
Setting CH ID Name ………………… 74
Entering Character ………………………… 77
Setting and Changing Target Color 78
(1) Through user calibration ………… 79
(2) Through measurement …………… 80
(3)
Through selection from saved data … 82
(4) By entering numerical value ……… 84
Measurement
Measurement ………………………… 88
Measuring distance and measuring area … 88
Storing Measurement Value ………… 90
Displaying Stored Data and ………… 92
Setting Measurement Value ID Name
Deleting Stored Data ………………… 94
Communication
Connecting to PC …………………… 98
Remote Mode ………………………… 99
Description
Principle of Measurement ……… 102
Spectral Fitting Method …………… 102
LvT∆uv ……………………………… 103
Dominant Wavelength …………… 104
Measurement of Object Color …… 106
Operation Procedure ……………… 107
(Without data management software CS-S10w)
Operation Procedure ……………… 108
(With data management software CS-S10w)
Outer Dimensions ………………… 109
Error Messages …………………… 110
Error Check ………………………… 113
Identifying Version ………………… 116
Changing Luminance Unit (cd/m2/fL) 118
Specification ……………………… 120
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Standard Accessory
Lens Cap
• Attached to objective lens for protecting it
when not using this instrument.
Holding Cap CS-A24
• Prevents measuring angle selector position
from deviating during transfer. Remove one
when using this instrument and store not
to lose. Do not fail to set measuring angle
selector at center 0.2˚ for transfer before at-
taching this holding cap to measuring angle
selector.
Standard and optional accessories are available with the instrument.
∗ The shape of some products may be different from those shown.
ND Eyepiece Filter CS-A27
• Eases glare when peeping into finder to
measure high luminance object. Always set
this filter on finder when measuring high
luminance object.
AC Adapter AC-A305
• Supplies power from AC outlet.
Input: 100 V - 240 V , 24 - 38 VA,
0.24 - 0.16 A , 50/60 Hz
Output: 5 V 2.0 A
Data Management Software
CS-S10w Standard
• Software to control this instrument from PC
for data management
USB Cable (2 m) IF-A33
• Used for communication between this
instrument and PC.